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asymptotic
[ as-im-tot-ik ]
adjective
, Mathematics.
- of or relating to an asymptote.
- (of a function) approaching a given value as an expression containing a variable tends to infinity.
- (of two functions) so defined that their ratio approaches unity as the independent variable approaches a limit or infinity.
- (of a formula) becoming increasingly exact as a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity.
- coming into consideration as a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity:
asymptotic property; asymptotic behavior.
asymptotic
/ ˌæsɪmˈtɒtɪk /
adjective
- of or referring to an asymptote
- (of a function, series, formula, etc) approaching a given value or condition, as a variable or an expression containing a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity
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Derived Forms
- ˌasympˈtotically, adverb
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Other Words From
- as·ymp·tot·i·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of asymptotic1
First recorded in 1665–75; asymptot(e) + -ic
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Example Sentences
Born roughly twice as massive as the sun and lying about 1,300 light-years from Earth, V Hydrae is what’s known as an asymptotic giant branch star.
From Science News
Regular testing of asymptotic people could play a crucial role with this disease because half of those who infect others have no symptoms.
From Nautilus
That is, the surface of the stream tends to become asymptotic to a horizontal line D0D1.
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